§ Lord Patten asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Whether they agree with the remark of the Minister for Europe, Peter Hain, during his appearance on BBC1's "Breakfast with Frost" on 23 June that "We have undoubtedly suffered from a lack of trust from the average voter". [HL4928]
§ The Minister for Trade (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)Mr Hain was noting opinion polls over the last few months, though he went on to say that the Government had an excellent record on the economy and investment in public services which were the key issues for voters. The most recent polls in theGuardian and Telegraph show that the Government's standing has not been affected by media attacks.